The food here was definitely better than all the seafood restaurants along the water. We ordered…read moreoysters, surf and turf burger, and buffalo chicken dip. Everything was really good. We sat at the bar and ordering was no problem. This place is definitely worth trying. Ohhh.... Didn't mention the best part? They have a huge selection of whiskeys..... I ordered the house select flight .....it was only $15 for four heavy pours!!!!! Make sure you make a stop, even if it's just for a drink.

I stopped by with a few girlfriends while we were in town for vacation after one of my friends said…read moreshe really enjoyed it. They don't take reservations but we didn't have to wait too long on a Saturday afternoon for a table for six. There's a good selection of oysters and the prices for a bloody Maries were great! No complaints about the food, which was pretty good. The Old Bay seasoning was a little heavy on the fries but otherwise we enjoyed our meal! Reasonably priced overall and service was good as well.

Great appetizer! Crab dip, fried pickles and fried mushrooms were excellent! Also $1 wings on…read moreSunday is a winner. Jerk wings were amazing! Must try!

All the selections were generous and tasted good. Light breading on the fish, etc…read more They were very busy, but still had good service.

This place was welcoming and cozy and extremely comfortable to sit in, there is a balcony that…read moreoverlooks the water. The Marina is gorgeous, we sat inside because it was a little hot and humid outside , and we had the very best server named Lisa. She accommodated every single request from amending the drinks that we wanted and the salad that we ordered. We were scared of lettuce because of what's going on in the lettuce world, and so she specially made Salads for each of us that didn't have lettuce but had all the other ingredients and arranged them beautifully on the plate... we ordered for fifteenth dishes: steak, fish of the day- salmon, chicken picatta and chicken parmiasan and every single dish was excellent. The sauce was not a sweet sauce, it tasted slow cooked, well herded and seasoned and the portions were generous, we left stuffed to the brim... we did not even get a chance to look at the dessert tray, because they fed us so well. By the way, they started with bread with cheese, topping and a dish with olive oil, herbs and parmesan cheese shreds in it.And they kept replenishing that anytime we wanted more of it.Lisa was phenomenal as a server.She made us feel so welcome.She smiled, she did whatever we asked.It was an awesome experience and I highly, highly recommend this place.

My friends and I came while on vacation to celebrate a birthday. We were looking for a next place…read moreto spend the occasion and we picked great option! We loved that it was right next to the waterfront for a nice place to take some photos before dinner. Overall the menu had good options for food and drink and we also enjoyed the specials menu. Everything was tasty and we didn't have much to complain about! Our most exciting part was seeing the dessert tray to choose from! Our server was friendly as well.

Wife and I had a quick trip to Southport. Chose Loco Jo's for our dining experience. It's a nice…read moreplace on the Main Street with its own parking area in a strip mall. Outdoor seating is available. Small tables inside and bar seating that was full. It seems the bar is a big hit. After reviewing the liquor menu, I see why. Some really good ones available. We were seated near the entrance at a small table. The server brought us water and took our orders after a few minutes. We ordered beef dumplings as an appetizer and we both ordered blackened ahi tuna tacos medium rare. The tacos come with chips and salsa. Our appetizer arrived fairly quickly and was great. As we were finishing our appetizer, our tacos arrived. From first glance they looked really good. Then everything kind fell after that. The flour taco shells were cold and looked store bought. The cheese was also similar to the store bought shredded Mexican blend. The sauce tasted like mayonnaise and ketchup mixed together. They use way too much purple cabbage with a nice portion of ahi tuna. The taste was ok. The cold shell and cheese kind of stole the flavor from the tuna. The salsa provided had a strange smoky almost chipotle flavor. I think. It left a strange aftertaste. We wanted to give this place a try. Not sure we'll be back. Our server was good. She was attentive and smiled. We still have her a cash tip that was pretty good. The restaurant has a great vibe and has a lot of regular customers, as evidenced by everyone greeting each other as they entered. Overall, I think three stars is fair. I recommend giving it a try, but not for tacos.

I finally got to eat at Loco Jo's. Three of us had lunch here five days ago…read more It's a small place with several tables and a bar. It's pretty small, so I don't suggest going with a large group of friends. Our waitress, Allison, was friendly and attentive. There's lots to choose from on the menu, including lunch specials. But I ended up ordering the buddha bowl, which had grilled pork. I asked for the Thai peanut dressing on the side. I never know how drenched a dish could be with the dressing. The bowl included rice noodles, cucumbers, other veggies. It also had sliced jalapeno peppers, which added a little kick, but still mild. One friend ordered the dumplings and a Caesar salad, while my other friend ordered the lemongrass curry with chickpeas. She wished she had it with chicken. Everything was delicious and flavorful, although the sliced cucumbers could have been seasoned or pickled. I brought home my leftovers, which I had for dinner. There was plenty of grilled pork, but unfortunately, four pieces were just fat and gristle . The chef needs to trim the pork properly and keep the chunks of fat/gristle out of the dish. That was disappointing. There are other items on the menu I would like to try. Overall, a very good lunch.

Small place, large experience. Sandwiches, beer and wines, fast and friendly, some outdoor seating.read more

Great place and super staff Have never been disappointed at…read morethere food choices and the special have been spot on

Perfect setting for a night out with friends and family. Great setting and deliciously prepared…read moreentrees. Will be back!

Put our name on the waitlist at 5:45pm on a Tuesday night, quoted a 45 min wait for a table of…read morefour. We opted to hang at the bar for a few drinks and apps- bartenders were lovely and apps were delicious (fritters & shrimp boil). We didn't end up getting seated until well after 7pm (approx 7:30pm). House manager was super cool and apologetic. It was definitely busy, but it also appeared the kitchen was slow. Our waitress was super cute and friendly, noting it was busy since the area had just been dealing with high humidity and warmer than average temps, and now outdoor seating was in high demand. We didn't get our food until approx 8:30pm- this included slow service on two cups of soup that were supposed to come out sooner than entrees. (Also, this may be personal preference, but the cream of crab soup is delicious in taste but the texture is always a little odd. It's thick like pudding! Take that for what you will, I still ate it all.) But like everyone mostly says in these reviews, atmosphere and staff are delightful- timing from the kitchen is a solid 2/5. Granted yes, high season and nice weather = longer waits, but we didn't leave the place until 9pm, which after being there since 5:45pm was a longer than anticipated evening!

Hands down best food we had our trip! The biscuits…read more.. GUYSSSS! Hot, buttery... soft. It's a MUST! Also my ribs were fantastic! The grits and mashed potatoes were wonderful supporting characters! Would definitely go back! Oh and hush puppies with honey butter for every table!! Love it! Ohhhh! And we got pork belly and then put it in the biscuit... DELICIOUS

What beautiful place inside with great views. Extremely friendly and helpful staff and some of the…read morebest food we have had since moving here! Prices were reasonable for the area! Would highly recommend and most definitely be returning! Can't wait to try some of their other dishes!

While visiting friends on Oak Island they took us to Duffers. While our hostess wasn't the…read morefriendliest when we came in or when she sat us, our waitress was delightful as was the rest of the staff we came in contact with. Seating and ambiance was nice and certain areas of the restaurant have better views than others of the golf course or the ocean. Two of us got mixed drinks which were very good as was all the food we ordered. I would definitely go back to Duffers the next time we visit.

Great service and great food good atmosphere. Definitely recommend the calabash platter, hadn't got…read morepast it yet to try anything else but love coming here when we come down.